⛈ Heavy rain hits Spain, forcing school closures

Lorca and much of the Murcia region are struggling with heavy downpours, as seen in social media videos. Authorities have suspended school classes and urged residents to stay home and avoid driving, as floods have closed many streets.

The Valencian Community, southern Catalonia, and Andalusia are also grappling with the rain.

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⚔️ Unraveling the showdown in Latakia between Assad supporters and Syrian government forces

Armed groups loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad launched a series of attacks on Syrian military positions in Latakia province, home to the Alawite religious minority, to which Assad belongs.

Here’s what you need to know:

1️⃣“Remnants of Assad's militias” targeted security service facilities, including police headquarters and administrative buildings, in several areas, according to Syria's SANA state news agency.

2️⃣A series of attacks in the Jableh area of Latakia targeted security personnel of the new government, resulting in the deaths of 16 officers, Al-Watan reported.

3️⃣The provinces of Tartus and Latakia have imposed a curfew in cities and towns until Saturday and suspended classes at universities and educational institutions.

4️⃣The commander of military operations for the Syrian Interim Government confirmed that his forces have taken control of Tartus and begun deploying in surrounding areas, also announcing the start of combat operations in nearby cities.

5️⃣Military convoys, reinforced with tanks from the Syrian Interim Government's Defense Ministry, are arriving in coastal cities and the city of Baniyas to support Public Security Forces.

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